Honda CRF450RL vs Yamaha WR250R: 5-year value retention (78% vs 76%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda CRF450RL holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda CRF450RL comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 76% for the Yamaha WR250R. Over the first five years the Honda CRF450RL loses roughly $2,222 while the Yamaha WR250R loses about $1,588 — a gap near $-634.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda CRF450RL sheds about 8% in year one versus 5% for the Yamaha WR250R. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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